Emiko Terazono

Monday, 20 March, 2023

Sunday, 19 March, 2023

Microbes on the farm: a solution for climate change?

Evolving technology is enhancing soil’s ability to store carbon and mitigate the environmental effects of industrialised farming

Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

UK trade

UK poised to remove import tariffs on Malaysian palm oil

Britain’s move to cut duties as it seeks entry to CPTPP trade deal sparks concern among green groups

Thursday, 9 March, 2023

Agricultural commodities

Chinese soyabean subsidies force buyers to shell out more for peanuts

Groundnut has become the country’s best-performing agricultural commodity as drought also hits production

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

Fishing industry

Record fish deaths prompt call for halt to expansion of Scottish salmon farming

MSPs seek pause in aquaculture growth over environmental and welfare concerns as mortality doubles

Friday, 3 March, 2023

Agritech

UK ‘cabbage king’ turns to plant-based proteins

Naylor Farms, which has developed a method to extract protein from the brassica, is building a facility in the East Midlands

Friday, 24 February, 2023

News in-depthWar in Ukraine

Global markets ride Ukraine war roller-coaster

Wild moves were seen after Russia’s invasion but while inflation remains high many have adjusted to the disruption

Thursday, 23 February, 2023

Food & Beverage

Beyond Meat shares rally after hours on improved cash outlook

Growth in plant-based meat sales stagnated last year as consumers were turned off by high prices

Thursday, 23 February, 2023

UK economy

UK salad imports ‘down by half’, English growers warn

Deliveries from abroad usually account for more than 90% of the tomato and lettuce market during March

Wednesday, 22 February, 2023

FT CollectionsWar in Ukraine: economy and trade podcast31 min listen

The costs of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

FT reporters reflect on how much Ukraine and global markets have changed since Russia’s invasion began one year ago

Wednesday, 15 February, 2023

Fishing industry

World’s top salmon producer blasts Norwegian fish tax plans

Chief of Mowi says 40% levy proposed in industry’s dominant country will increase prices worldwide

Monday, 6 February, 2023

ExplainerClimate Capital

EU deforestation law triggers ire of its trading partners

Indonesia and Malaysia lead criticism of legislation that bans imports of products linked to clearing of forests

Sunday, 29 January, 2023

Food security

‘Flying with one engine’: why global food supplies are at risk despite falling crop prices

Geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets and climate change all pose a threat

Sunday, 15 January, 2023

Commodities

Russian fertiliser export revenue surged 70% in 2022 as prices jumped

Volumes only fell by 10 per cent despite analysts’ predictions of a collapse in shipments after start of Ukraine war

Wednesday, 28 December, 2022

Agritech

Agritech and foodtech sectors suffer funding slump

Venture capital investments in the segments plunge 44% in 2022 as rising costs and interest rates bite

Wednesday, 21 December, 2022

Food security

How expensive is Christmas?

Inflation, extreme weather and the war in Ukraine have driven up the price of festive staples

Saturday, 17 December, 2022

Agritech

Cultivated meat start-ups race to add products to the menu

Investors hope more lab-grown food will enter potentially lucrative market after US safety approval

Monday, 5 December, 2022

Food Prices

War and adverse weather set to keep food prices high

Farmers have been unable to boost supply, leading to expectations that costs will remain above pre-pandemic levels

Tuesday, 22 November, 2022

Food & Beverage

Danish Crown to build £100mn UK plant as bacon demand rebounds

Chief executive says investment comes despite ‘crazy’ post-Brexit red tape

Monday, 14 November, 2022

Oatly

Oatly shares tumble as plant-milk maker plans job cuts

Swedish group slashes full-year revenue forecasts amid rising inflation and supply chain disruption

Thursday, 10 November, 2022

The Big Read

Mood shifts on gene-edited crops as droughts and wars bite

The European Commission is considering easing regulation on the technology. But critics say it is an untested risk being pushed by Big Ag

Monday, 7 November, 2022

Ethanol

Shell in biofuels bet with deal to buy 3bn litres of ethanol

Energy group’s Brazilian joint venture Raízen to invest $1.5bn in five new plants

Tuesday, 1 November, 2022

Food security

Ukraine grain deal collapse revives fears of bread queues and hunger

Russian withdrawal from Black Sea initiative could have ‘catastrophic consequences’ for poorer countries

Monday, 31 October, 2022

Agricultural commodities

Ukraine ships grain despite collapse of Black Sea deal

Russia’s decision to suspend agreement expected to hit poorer nations

Monday, 31 October, 2022

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen

Lula makes a comeback, Russia ends Ukraine grain deal

Banks discover that holding cash can be lucrative again thanks to higher interest rates

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